3.0 Auto Spec B Tourer
Added: 15th of June 2017
- 2006
- 3000
- Automatic
- Petrol
- Estate
- 5
Although in hindsight I wished I had purchased the face lift model I have not been disappointed over my (to date) 7 year ownership. It is one of the last pre-face lift Spec B Tourers in lovely grey metallic. Purchased nearly new with 1 previous owner it is still in fabulous condition. Apart from serviceable items it's not even required a bulb! Cant say you could even possibly consider that to ever be likely with any euro box! OK its not the most sophisticated interior but by god its reliable and hard wearing. It has comfortable leather heated electric seats, all the gadgets including touchscreen nav, A/C, cruise, a whopping moon tilt and slide sunroof etc etc. It lacks only for an IPOD/USB connection (standard on face lift models) It is now 10 years and 90k miles young and absolutely EVERYTHING still works, nothing has faded, fallen off, split or broke. The chain driven flat 6 is a creamy smooth thing of beauty. Sure its not got the immediacy of a turbo. Mid mid range is where it's at and it pulls strongly all the way to the redline and the exhaust has the unmistakable flat 6 howl when you do give it the beans. My longest trip display shows an average of 31.7mpg over 6k +miles. I have tried but never got it above 40mpg although setting the cruise to 56mph will comfortably see mid 30's The AWD handling of Subaru's is legendary and even on such a large vehicle as a Legacy Tourer with a heavy lump under the bonnet its handling is excellent and very rewarding to drive. A larger aftermarket anti roll bar and anti lift kit are relatively inexpensive upgrades and they do go a long way to dialing out the under steer characteristics of the symmetrical system. The Spec B (Bilsteins) can be a little harsh on some of the worst of UK's roads but the upside is it can be thrown around without any dramatics should you wish to! The rear seats fold flat and although its not the largest load space in its class it swallows drum kits, bikes and large items with ease. To sum up its been a legend of a car. Effortless to drive, Refreshingly reliable and one I am struggling to find a competent replacement for